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Protesters shout slogans during a protest against alleged vote rigging in Russia‘s parliamentary elections on Sakharov avenue in Moscow, Russia. Thousands of demonstrators cheered opposition leaders, signaling outrage over Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s rule.  (Photo by Mikhail Metzel / AP) Pope delivers message of peace for Christmas mass Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in his Christmas message. CBS News Bethlehem Christmas: Christians celebrate midnight mass BBC In Christmas message: Queen hails importance of family, strength in adversity Sydney Morning Herald Christmas observances 2011 CBS News Museums collect materials produced by Occupy movement Occupy Wall Street may still be working to shake the notion it represents a passing outburst of rage, but some institutions have already decided the movement’s artifacts are worthy of preservation. Huffington Post   Protesters target Putin for their ‘Russian Winter’ Tens of thousands of people fed up with Vladimir Putin’s domination of Russian politics are vowing to keep building the pressure until the long-time leader is driven from power. Sydney Morning Herald Mass protests in Russia Msnbc.com Deaths from attack on Yemen protest rises to 13 “Thirteen people were killed and 50 others were wounded by live rounds” in Yemen, aacording to a medical official. Many suffered from breathing difficulties due to tear gas inhalation. Telegraph.co.uk Yemen on the brink TIME Salvation Army rings in hefty donations The Salvation Army’s annual red kettle campaign finished up with the season ending with a blessing. A South Bay, Calif., woman placed a check for $10,000 in a kettle outside a Menlo Park Safeway. San Francisco Chronicle 7 peak record for US teenager Jordan Romero, 15, became the youngest person to climb to the summit of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents, when he reached the summit of Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica. BBC Teenager conquered Mount Everest at 13 Telegraph.co.uk   NATION Favorable forecasts are gift for most holiday travelers Holiday travelers throughout most of the United States are getting the gift of good weather to help their travel plans this Christmas. Reuters Black Navy veteran to get medal for WWII A black Navy veteran credited with saving the lives of some of his shipmates during a World War II battle will be getting a long-awaited medal for his heroism, a Northern California congresswoman said. ABC News POLITICS Economic inequality an important issue for 2012 campaign Fighting to win over American voters, President Obama and his Republican challengers are seizing on a potent issue: the struggling middle class and the widening gap between rich and poor. Yahoo! News Freshman class superlatives As the latest payroll tax extension food fight shows, Congress may be just like high school. In real high school, superlatives are given to seniors, but in Congress, the freshmen are so much more interesting. Politico BUSINESS Buyers top off stronger shopping season Shoppers hit stores on Christmas Eve in a surge that is expected to top off an strong U.S. holiday shopping season. USA TODAY Mighty Monday looms for retailers The day after Christmas, dubbed “Mighty Monday,” is expected to be the third biggest shopping day of the year in terms of foot traffic. Houston Chronicle HEALTH CDC: Swine flu cases reported in 5 states The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received 12 reports of humans infected with swine flu — 11 cases coming from children. Medical News Today Eco Vita announces tips on how herbal teas work for holiday diets One of the headaches during the holiday season is the weight gain associated with eating too many high calorie meals. Eco Vita describes how to control weight by having herbal teas. San Francisco Chronicle 1 meal at a time: holiday eating CBS News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT How to create a family charity tradition Many families use the holidays as a time to have multi-generational discussions about the importance of giving, reports Bruce Boyd, a principal at Arabella Philanthropic Investments Advisors. Reuters Birmingham Royal Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’: Peter Wright interview The Birmingham Royal Ballet company is now out to conquer a Valhalla-like venue with “The Nutcracker.” Telegraph.co.uk RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope Benedict laments Christmas consumerism, glitter Pope Benedict XVI has decried the increasing commercialization of Christmas, urging the faithful to look beyond the holiday’s “superficial glitter” to discover its true meaning. Hindustan Times Christ Church Cathedral hosts art exhibit inspired by icons Russian-born artist Ludmila Pawlowska uses traditional iconography in her exhibit “Icons in Transformation,” on view in the nave of Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: ’Twas the state before Christmas Detroit Free Press Editorial: ‘Layaway Santas’ show the true spirit of the holidays Sacramento Bee Column (Trudy Rubin): Former ambassador’s plight reflects decline of US, Pakistan ties San Jose Mercury News Blog (Alison Bonds Shapiro, M.B.A.): Seasonal suffering: the sting of expectations Healing Into Possibility  (Psychology Today) Editorial: Hope for peace on earth Star Tribune Column (J.R. Labbe): A cherished and an unforgettable Christmas memory McClatchy Newspapers Editorial: EPA curb on coal emissions is welcome San Francisco Chronicle Column (Lynn McCarty): Going to church to find peace, comfort and joy The Trenton Times   Site edited by: Lynne Adams, Kevin Augustine, Erkinaz Shuminov, Sam Dieter, Maria Laverghetta, Brian Lam, Cynthia Vidal, Brooke Coggiano and Harsha Malik.   GOOD NEWS Basketball team rallies around family who lost everything in fire An evening fire caused a San Jose, Calif., family to lose everything but a gold medal and a Bible. But Andrew Hill High School families and teachers wouldn’t let that ruin the family’s Christmas. San Jose Mercury News Basement pageant keeps the Christmas spirit alive An annual play held in one Illinois family’s basement has not only entertained relatives and neighbors on Christmas Eve, but also has helped dozens of the area’s poor and suffering. St. Louis Post-Dispatch WORLD Attacks, military crackdown kill up to 100 Attacks blamed on Islamist group Boko Haram followed by a heavy military crackdown have killed up to 100 people in the north of Nigeria, authorities and a rights group said. Daily Star Kim Jong Un’s uncle plays key role in North Korea’s future North Korea aired footage showing Jang Song Thaek, the uncle and key patron of anointed heir Kim Jong Un, wearing a military uniform with a general‘s insignia. NPR ENVIRONMENT After Fukushima: a changing climate for nuclear power Nuclear power had enjoyed 25 years of relative quiet, but the Fukushima accident in Japan reminded people that despite improvements in safety, nuclear plants could still go horribly wrong. NPR Analysis: Oil sands pipeline seems likely to endure The Obama administration confirmed that if forced by Congress to quickly decide the fate of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from western Canada to the Gulf Coast, it would probably kill the project. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette EDUCATION Emerson board to pay former student $130K in bullying settlement The Emerson Board of Education has settled a lawsuit brought by a former student who claimed that bullying linked to his perceived sexual orientation was ignored by administrators. The Star-Ledger NEA experiencing a budget and membership crisis Teachers are leaving the National Education Association, which together with budget issues, suggest a crisis is looming for the organization. EducationNews.org SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Christmas in space The astronauts who can‘t come home for the holidays are doing their best to make the season bright in space. SPACE.com Eau de DNA: Do genes determine our perfume preference? Scientists asked people to rate their preference for common scents and then tested participants for gene variations. Which version of a gene someone had correlated with the smells they liked best. Msnbc.com SPORTS A’s owner may move team to San Jose With major league baseball owners poised to meet, a source close to A’s owner Lew Wolff says he is “very confident” the league is close to clearing the way for his team to move to the South Bay. San Jose Mercury News Lions rout Chargers, celebrate first playoff berth since 1999 The Lions have ended an 11-year postseason drought in no-doubt-about-it fashion, thumping the San Diego Chargers, 38-10, to clinch their first playoff berth since 1999. Detroit Free Press Bills pick off Tebow 4 times, beat Broncos 40-14 Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos’ comeback train were derailed by an opportunistic Buffalo Bills defense. San Francisco Chronicle Vikings’ Adrian Peterson tears ACL playing against Redskins Sports Illustrated Cruz, Bradshaw lead Giants past Jets 29-14 CBS News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Why overusing your Social Security number is risky If you‘ve ever suspected that your Social Security number has fallen into way too many hands, you’re probably right. Social Security numbers have become universal identifiers these days. MSNBC   Photo of the Day In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, men wearing Ded Moroz costumes, which is the name for Santa Claus in parts of Eastern Europe, and women wearing Snegurochka costumes, Moroz’s traditional companion, perform at the central square in Minsk, Belarus.  (Photo by Sergei Grits / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. 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